Birthday Party

The "Official Birthday Day" came around and we threw together a party for Carolyn with a big group of our IL friends. Carolyn had a fantastic time and loved playing with all of the kids who were tehre. She was also spoiled silly.



Opening presents.



Blowing out the candles.



Eating Cake.

I'm still amazed that she is two. She's just a ball of fire and changes more every day. I love being able to carry on actual conversations with her now--mostly about "Nemo," but that's ok too. Her vibrance and enthusiasm for life challenge me, and her innate compassion and care for others are incredible--as well as her honestly-come-by stubborness. What a special, special little girl my Carolyn is!

*My* favorite part of the evening was having a good group of my high school friends together. We caught up, we reminisced, we laughed til we peed our pants just like we always used to... It was fantastic!

Here are all of us girls with our respective urchins. (Don't worry Lauren, we'll gather again when you're ready for an urchin photo, too! But take your time. :))